Be aware of the possibility of danger from others and question situations
that you find suspicious.

Keep a look out for children apparently unaccompanied and communicate the
details of any lost children to the appropriate central point.

Keep any lost children in a public area where they can be clearly seen.

Act professionally in all matters

Be aware of appearances and avoid any situations that might appear compromising.

Report any allegation (even if this is just a suspicion) of abuse or inappropriate
conduct immediately to your line manager.

Do not

Engage in any "rough and tumble" or other horseplay

Physically restrain a child or young person except in exceptional circumstances
(e.g. to prevent injury, damage to property or the collections or to prevent
theft) and even then be careful to use only the minimum restraint necessary.

Make sexually suggestive comments to any visitor.

Use foul or abusive language to any visitor and especially not to or within
earshot of a child

Physically assault or abuse any visitor and especially not a child or young
person

Allow or engage in inappropriate touching of any kind. The main principles
of touch are:

the desire to be touched should always be initiated by the child

touch should always be appropriate to the age and stage of development
of the child

do things of a personal nature for children that they can do for themselves
or that a parent/leader can do for them.

It is strongly recommended that staff do not, except in emergency
situations:

go into the toilet with children unless another adult is present or gives
permission (this may include a parent, teacher, group leader)

spend time alone with a child on his/her own. If you are in a situation
where you are alone with a child, make sure you can be clearly observed or
seen by others. You should, wherever possible, also avoid being alone in a
vehicle with otherwise unaccompanied children or young people although this
may not always be practicable, for example when accompanying work experience
placements.